Slapshot

His name is Slapshot, and he’s the mascot of a hockey team. He’s named for the fastest moving object in any team sport. When a hockey player makes a slapshot, the puck may reach a speed greater than 100 miles an hour!

The Back Story

How can a hockey player cause the puck to move so fast? It takes a lot of skill. A slapshot is arguably the hardest shot to make in hockey. A skillful hockey player may not know it, but a slapshot also involves a lot of science.